FAR CRY Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

far cry

noun

Definition of far cry next

as in mile

a long distance the hotel is a far cry from the train station, so you'd better call a cab

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Recent Examples of far cry Saturday’s outcome was a far cry from the Current’s previous match result, a 4-0 loss to the Washington Spirit. —

The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026 The current edition of the Bulls is a far cry from the Jordan days, but that’s why the Bulls are looking for someone with Lloyd’s credentials to help restore the glory missing for nearly three decades. —

Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 Still absurd to the average person, but a far cry from what Biles paid. —

Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 This is a far cry from the faster speeds we're used to seeing with the residential service, resulting in lower and more inconsistent speeds overall. —

Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far cry

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Noun

The backstory There's not a single traffic light on the island, only one school for kindergarten through 12th grade, and 30 miles of paved roads—many lined with towering Cook Pine trees (resembling tall Christmas trees).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Roughly a mile away as the crow flies is the site of what once was known as Mills College, which was a private, four-year liberal-arts college for women.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 19 May 2026